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CLOSING THE SALOONS.
How the sunday Law WINS Enforced
Yesterday-ThirstyM Men I'm q Dilemma.

The decision OF the Commissioners to strictly
enforce the provisions OF the liquor law and revoke
the licenses OF all saloon-keeperS upon second
conviction for violating the Sunday law, produced
an effect yesterday which was not anticipated by
the authorities All day groups OF men accus-
toned to taking a sunday "nip," but who could
not find any bar room open, stood on the corners
and discussed the situation, and many of them
went across the river TO get their usual sunday
drink In the first precinct, where most of the
prominent saloons are situated. the Sunday law
was observed better than it has been for a num-
Der OF years Instead Of the usual sham closing,
most OF the salOOn-keeperS threw open their blinds
so that a view OF the interiors could be had from
the street, and at one restaurant the police were
invited TO inspect the premises. During the day
there were not many violations Of the law diScOv-
cred but after dark some OF the proprfetorS, it is
stated, ventured TO do little business The Do
lce dressed in citizens clothes, succeeded in get
ting into several places and obtaining evidence
against the prOprietOrS. At one hotel a number OF
drinkers were noticed going upstairs and two we'll
dressed officers followed. On the second landing
a servant girl directed them to a bedroom. which
had been ntted up temporarily as a saloon, and
where 1t is alleged, the dry portion Of the popula-
ton were supplied with drinks. At another prOmt-
nent restaurant the officers report that they found
a similar impromptu bar on the second floor. The
officers also obtained evidence against other res
taurdntS. III has been suggested by the police that
all the retail liquor dealers meet and agree to close
their places on sunday, so there could be no COM
plant by their patrons. All bartenders would
geStion was received favOrably by number of
downtown SaloonkeeperS, and it Is thought a
meeting will be called at an early date to take
some action on the subject.
SAIOON-KEEPRR FINED.
Dennis Mullaney, the salOon-keeper, at 1917 and
d streets, was before the Police Court this morn
ing charged with falling to keep his bar closed
yesterday. JAS Jones, colored, testified to
going into the defendants place and getting a
drink. Jas. SILL cOlored said he was in there and
had some trouble In the saloon, and Sill struck a
white man. named Frank Meyers. Meyers said
the trouble occurred In the yard and not in the
saloon. He said he was about half drunk at the
time, but remembered what occurred.
where did you get your whisky" inquired MI.
Padgett of witness.
"Out OF my bottle" answered witness. 81 car
ried my bottle in my pocket"
''There will be many more persons carrying
bottles in their pockets, said Mr.. Cahil 'if this
rule or law is enforced"
The court imposed fine of $50 and costs, which
was paid, thus recording one conviction against
the defendant.
Jones pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting
Meyers, and tne of s15 was imposed
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NOVELTIES In BEseA11sr S11ks

SEATON PERRY
Successor to PERRY & BROTHER),
HAS OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF PLAIN
AND FANCY BENGALINES, WHICH ARE THE
--LATEST PARIS NOVELTY"
NEW BLACK AND IVORY WHITE BENGALINES.
NEW PLAIN; STRIPED, CHECKED AND FIGURED
INDIA IA SILKS AT Sic., $1OO, S1.25 $3.50, AND
SPECIAL BARGAIN" IN WHITE INDIA SILK AT
"EXTRA COOP VALUES" IN PLAIN BUFF INDIA
PONGEES, AT 40, 80, AND 75c.
LOUISINES AND SUMNER SILKS, RANGING
N ERoY s1 23s TO 90 PER YARR
FAILLE AND MORE FRANCHISE. FROM 75c.
BoNNET's, GUINErs AND sCHRoEDER,s BLACK
CACHEMIRE SILKS, RANGING FROM 81. 90 TO
NOVELTIES IN DENTELLE LANES AND
BEADED SILK GRENADINES.
NEW TWISTED SILK GRENADINES AND HER
NEW CHECKED AND STRIPED ENGLISH SUIT
IMMENSE STOCK OF NEW FRENCH DRESS
FABRICS FOR PLAIN AND COMBINATION
SUITS, RANGING FROM SOC. TO $3.50 PER
All THE LATEST AND MOST APPROVED STYLES
IN IN, PARASoLs, CARRIAGE SHADES. AND UNI
NOVELTIES IN BLACK CHANT1LLY LACE
.ExGLusIXE STYLES IN cHALL1s DE LANES
FINEST IS;r,, FRENCH II,, SATEENS AND ANDERsON'S
e PLAIN FfdUREs AND CORRECT PRICES
SEATON PERRY,
PERRY BUILDING
PenusylvAnia ave., 9Th st.
Established 1910. 3lh2G
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CITY AND DISTRICT.


ALBAUGHs.-MiSs Coghlan in ''Peg Wellington. "
NATIoNAL-MiSS Olcott in 'sTheodOra.''
WILLARD HAIL--SaShyille Students.
MANASSAS PANORANA-Day and evening.
HARRIS'.-Mattie yickerS.
NATIONAL RINK.-Prof. GleaSon'S Horse Tanning.
kERNANs.-RentZ-Sa ntley Co.
DINE MUSETM--Sid T.. France.
UNITARIAN CHURCH.-Conway lecture.
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HOW MY SIDE ACHES.

From the bench and the counter from the loom and
sewing machine goes the cry Of pain and weakness
Aching Sides and Back Kidney and Uterine Pains
trains and Weakness, Coughs, Colds and Chest Pains
and every Pain and Ache of daily toll relieved in One
Minute by the CUTICURA ANTI-PAIN PLASTER
New elegant and infalble. At druggists, 25c.; five
for 81, or Of
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With the Demand for the Sale of
TIN e Property.

As has been stated in THE STAR interesting
questions may arise from the sale OF certain
property against which tax lien certificates for as
SeSSmentS made for special Improvements have
been issued The following paragraph appears in
Webb'S Digest OF the Laws Of the Corporation OF
Washington, page SOB: "Where the payment Of
any taxes shall be made or enforced against any
tenant, it shall not be lawful for the owner Of
said property, made liable for the taxes. to re-
cover of the tenant any rent for the property but
the same shall remain in his possession lien for
the debt, until such time as the rent accruing
shall have discharged the same; and the said
tenant shall be entitled TO charge twenty five
per centum against the landlord on the amount
n se & exce sS ae he or may nsse
been previously in arrears for his rent"
II this law should be held valid not only is the
owner required 10 pay an annual interest OF ten
per cent upon the assessment but should the prop
erty be bought in at the auction sale by a tenant
who Is occupying the property at the time, and
buys it rather than suffer diStraint and 1ncOnve-
nience, he must pay to said tenant twenty five
per cent upon the purchase as reimbursement for
any distress or Inconvenience which the tenant
may have suffered by reason OF the sale.
STILL DEMANDING A SALE.
This question is one OF those involved by the re-
cent demand OF the First National Bank, of New
York, through VIM. York Atlee, its attorney, for
the sale OF property upon which it held lien certih
Gates for assessments made for special improve
on Saturday afternoon, by STAR reporter to whose
attention he directed the aforementioned para
graph OF the Digest, stating, in addition, that he
should use 1t as an additional argument with the
commissioners, in his endeavor to secure sale at
early day.
Mr.. Atlee is determined to insist upon sale and
get 1.-The pound OF flesh" the law allows. But he is
not anxious TO take the matter into court because
as he says, he can accomplish more with the Dis
trlct Commissioners by argument than he could
obtain in a court where the law does not permit
haste or recognize an individual. Collector COOK
is determined, also, that the sale shall not take
place until the regular time-tn September next
for the sale for general and other taxes, because
under recent decision OF the Supreme Court OF
the District in the case OF Brewer the District
IL Is held that the sale OF property for one tax
eStOpS the collection OF any assessment made prior
TO the date OF sale. Mr. Cook Will delay listing the
property until such time as the District shall be
ready 10 sell for other taxes upon the same prop
erty.
A PROPOSITION TO THE COMMISSIONERS.
Mr.. Atlee has proposed to compromise this mat
ter by becoming responsible for the collection of
the other taxes which may have been levied upon
the same property, but 1T is question whether
the District government has the right to accept
such proposition.
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LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather

L'tdr0f@1S for 81" - hours commencing nt n m
For District Of Columbia and Virginia generally
iir wcath"-. colder, nOrtnwesterly winds.
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JULIUS LASsBURGH's long promised and well-ad-
'e1Ilsed sale has been set Tor Monday. March -.
continuing throughout Tuesday, 20 Mr. Lans-
purgh gives these sales annually, in lieu of former
expensive opening displays. We therefore sug-
Sti 10 the readers OF Tie star the ACCESSIBILITY OF
taking advantage OF the following: D 600 Tapestry
rug; price sac, s1.1S and $40, being less than
oue-hai the former price; 800 MOqUeJ mats at soc
apiece, price reduced from sl.15; 500 largest Mo-
q1et rugs reduced from $3.50 10 $3.50; 500 import
"a nedsy Administer rugs, reduced To $3.50 from
$50; 4oO imported medium weight Administer
rugs, reduced TO 81 ID from $500; 5000 smyrna
mats at sc, 2,OrOat a:1c; Loo smyrna rugs at
SS4! 900 SIlyrner rugs at S4-l0, being about
ohe-halI the Usual price; one special lot smyrna
rugs $50. price reduced from $500; one lot out
door mats, reduced 10 Sl.50 from q. 90; 20 pieces
striped Examine for window curtains at SC per
yard; one lot lace curtains reduced to $50. from
$kJO; 10 pieces Mohair plush, Sl.:,0 former price
S-0o- All mlSfit carpets and rugs at special low
ngureS Tor Monday and Tuesday. The above on
sale nrSt floor. Julius LanSburgh, 315 9TH street.
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HE FJBITC will be- glad 10 know that the Ex-
cti~ior Nerve Food does not require Improvement
a. IL i now far superior 10 any other nerve food IN
Ia Mirkc,, either with or without double guam
CyutIincj therein. The Excelsior Nerve Food Is
bJltlcd by >aml 4. Palmer, and Is sold by dealers
generally at - cents per quart bottle Principal
drpcjS. 6i3 Dstreet southwest and 124 18th street
northwest
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BBR A y 2 Nm n MN ~ ssss
BIB IA y U MMMM SSss
3 AAA u ~ n = s,,.S ,
7TH, sTH AND D STREETS,

We have To-day unpacked several styles Of Misses
Spring Jackets sizes, IL to 16 years, nobby English
Checks with and without Hoods Prices from 80 toS6
FOR DOLLAR
we will sell you the latest Spring jersey in Cardinal
Cardinal and Black mixed Grey and Black mixed Very
suitable for mourning Also in Azure Blue, Navy and
Brown.
PLEASE NOTICE.
We have moved our Cotton Underwear, Corset and
Infant Departments the same floor where our Mill
merry and Cloak Department now is Our patrons will
hereafter find most everything on one floor
FOR 75 CENTS
will place Bargain Tables one lot of best make
and good quality Cotton Ladies' Underwear all Linen
Lace Trimmed, consisting of Nghtgowns Skirts,
Chemises and Drawers.
FOR 80 CENTS
will give you Choice Goods Of Night Dresses Skirts
Chemises Drawers and Corset Covers; Good Cotton,
Tucked and Trimmed with Lace and Embroidery
FOR % CENTS,
one lot Of as good as any one sell you Chemses,
Drawers and Corset Covers.
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GOOD THfSG.-Every pimple, wrinkle and
biemiSh removed By using K WdshingtOns Magic
Cream, Sold at druggists.
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The GREATEST CUT OF ALL!-For The next ten
DAYS. shall sell velvet and body Brussels carpets
at .Dc per yard. smyrna and other rugs at prices
9Th II m "a -
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kASTER CARDS AND EASTER NOVELTIES at Book
anu stationery Department OF Chas Baum.
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SILKS. SILKS SILKS.
BLACK SURAH SILK, 6Oc.
COLORED SURAH SILKS, &c
BLACK SILK RHADAMES, 75e.
COLORED SILK RHADAMES, S7Kc.
COLORED SILK MERvEILLEUX, 87Kc.
FANCY SILKS, 371sc., 40c, 45c., SOC.
Geo A RRR TIT ZEE RRR ssss
60 "A kknkR T EE r kF ssss
SooGS 4 4 ( ( I ZEE ( 4 ssss ~

BEAUTIFUL SPRING DRESS GOODS
SNOWFLAKE TRICOT, double. width, Soc
HOME-SPUN, pure wool. 25c.
TRICOT CLOTH, all pure wool, wide double width,
cash value Soc, reduced to 37xc.
FRENCH SATTINES. finest quality, 29c.
BLACK CASHMERES, fine quality, wide double
width. SIG.
ROYAL SERGE, beautiful dress goods, wide double
fold, 12 yards for $500.
AMERICAN SATTINES, French Styles, 12kc
ALBATROSS, pure WOOL wide double width, 3716c
CAMELS HAIR SERGE, pure wool, wide double
width, 4Sc. mh23
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To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR
AS taxpayer / object to moving the District
offices to Fergus sons Folly" 1t is too far from
the business center. Why not go out to the fair
grounds? There are several large brick buildings
there not used, and no doubt they can be rented
at a low figure The fair grounds are accessible
by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore
branch, and at small expense a good fOotway
could be built from Gales on the METROPOLITAN
branch. BY all means let the Commissioners
move TO Ivy City" In some branch OF the Govern
nent must take Mr.. FerguSOn'S Mexican house of
his hands, why not rent IL for the use OF the SALIVA
ton Army? CIyIs
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ssThe Queen Of Beers.''-No family should
be without Moerlein's celebrated Beer, 15c per
doz. [6ml +. II. FINLEY, Agt, LOG D ST.
Spectacles SOC. Walford mfg. optician, 4s7 Paw.
If You Want a Good CUP of Coffee try
o pound OF A. Heitmuller Co S Mocha and Java
COfee. 6
Baum's ''ROyal Glue'' repairs china, &C. Gun
ssM essfs. A. Heitmuller 4 Co., 1893 14th
street northwest. We are much pleased with your
Mocha and Java Coee, and consider 1t superior to-
all other In flavor and strength"
ss1Oc. Royal'' mends everything! Lansburgh's
Ivory Starch does away with guesswork
Always ready and reliable. No cooking. No stick
ing. Try it. Ask your grocer for it. m9
Best I'm the World. Indestructible $40 Trunk
s. Everlasting Bag. Becker's, 1345 Pa. ave. go
ssMessrx. A. Heitmuller & Co.. 1888 18th
street northwest. Your Mocha and Java Coffee
gives the best OF satisfaction, and think 1t the
best ever used" g
Fresh Attorney Butter churned every morning
and delivered in h. Ward" prints 45c. per Id.
Also cottage Cheese and Buttermilk; Sweet Milk
sc. per quart. Cream 15c.
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CITY ITEMS.
Spectacles SOC. Walford mfg. optician. 4S7 Pa

ssThe Queen Of Beers.',-No family should
be without Moerlein's celebrated Beer, 15c per
doz. G6ml +. H. FINLEY, Agt., I2O6 D ST.
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AN ASSIGNMENT SET AsIDE.-In the case Of TAYLOR
agt. Boyd assignee OF John NJ. Follin, argued In
the General Term last week by Messrs. A. c. Brad
ley and L. TObriner for complainant and H. O.
and X. Claughton for defendant the court to-day
Judge Hagner delivering the opinion) set aside
the assignment as void, and affirmed the decree
below
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. VI. Il. HARRIS.

For Washington dressed beef go 10 John r.
Kelly, stall 6;,S 6;e9 and $50 Center market.
FACE and eresirhf htteh s1 uernnlnr,s cor AZ
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's10c. Royal'' mends everything! Lansburghs

Ivory Starch does away with guesswork
Always ready and reliable No cooking. No stick
ing. Try 1t. Ask your grocer for it. m9
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TIE BEST LOCKS you can buy are the Yale, with
corrugated keys

The UNDERSIGNED most respectfully invites the
attention of his friends and the public to the OPEN
ing on April 1st, at :019 and 3021 VI street, West
washington, d. c., OF his stock OF imported and
domestic Groceries, Wines, and Liquors, which
cannot be surpassed by any house in Washington.
MY motto Is small profits, and hope you Will con-
tribute share OF your patronage.
T. VI. p HARRIS.
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SUING HIS BROTHER-N-LAw.-Wm. II. ChadSey
has. by A c. Bradley and W. f. Mattingly filed a
bill against L. H. and T. Ii. Fuller to discover the
assets OF his wife, Emma A., who died July 5th
1886 and then order their surrender to the plain.
I'M The plaintiff took out letters OF administra-
ton In Illinois, their legal residence, and the de-
PENDANTS are the deceased wifes brothers.
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Baum's .sROyal Glue, repairs china, &C. On

If You Want a Good Cup of Coffee tr
o pound OF A. Heitmuller CO. S Mocha and Jaw
COfee. 6
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Affairs i'm West wa.hin.,on.

DELIGHTFUL oliO and burlesQue at kernan's nv
the worlds brightest lady artists.-Adrt
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

IHOR sALE-A LARGE NUMBER OF wEIL-Lo-
II Gated Lots and parts of Squares east of Lincoln
Park. which can sell at investment prices and upon
terms. Property in East Washington Is rapidly
advancing ia price and II is believed that the coming
spring Will develop increased activity IN that section
OF our city. Now is the time TO secure bargains.
mh2S-3t r. II. [. LEIPoLD, 1881 St NV
NOR SALE-A FINE LOT on 10TH ST, BET. X
II and SITS 22 by log. at the low figure OF 80.
per square foot L. II. L. IElpoID.
mheS-3t 1881 ST. NV.
INOR SALE-yERY CHOICE BUILDING SITE on
II 18th st. near Mass. ave, adjoining Louise Home
grounds; 25xSO feet r. H. T. LElPoLD.
mh2S-3t 1881 81.
IroR SALE-THREF LOTS on 18Th ST. NEAR
IL Mass. ave. on 18th ST., near p on 18th ST.. bet.
and i, including corner of L; on 18th ist, bet
and s. 3 on Con,orsn ct, bet 18th st and II ave-;
on ST., near 10th st. X. II. i. LEOPOLD,
mh2S-3t 1881 r st NV
IroR SALE-NERY HANDSOME BUILDING SITE
Home grounds 36xlo0, TO a 30-foot alley.
mh2S-3t X. II. L. LEOPOLD, 1881 ST NV.
NOR SALE-I OFFER FOR FEW DAYS ONLY,
Several OF the choicest Lots in Whitney Close. at a
trihe above original prices. They bargains Come
quick c: II. KNIGHT, COZ 9TH St NV, four doors
above r st. mheS-6t'
INOR SALE-CHEAP LOTS S F. AND " E. WEST
II of 10th st. east. ID per cent investment TO one
who would build Inquire Of owner, 334 Indiana
mh26-3t'
EOR SALE-FROM 20 To so FEET FRONT on
Il East CAPITOL south front 10 30-foot alley Corner
Lot, Lincoln Park water main laid on grade cash
27c fl Vacant Ground in all parts of Washing
ton from &c. up Wanted from owners small improved
Property for cash purchasers.
LOWE DoNoHoE.
mh26-3t' 3ll East Capitol st.
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FINE ABSORBENT Marine.
cn~ LINEN FOR SLIP COVERS.
BABY CARRIAGES IN LATEST PATTERNH
Furniture Repaired and Upholstered.
,,osa. w. H HOU0HTON co,
mnSo-St 1914 F st. a. n,
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w 7. PARKER, MAGNETIC HEALER. TREATS
vthr ,uSesHI1ly al Chronic and Nervous DiseIees
ton free Once hours: TO 2 pm. 42O 10th st nv
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COCK FIGHT WHICH DID Nor CONE Or
SATURDAY evening Lieut. Kelly got information OF
q prOpO>eU cock night n ) O'Clock .. H. at d.
SencAS stable on street, between nth and 18th
streets northeast. The lieutenant held of his
men tlll $50 O'Clock, and even then was TOO early
" men the police then appeared there were about
a dOLen men present, TWO cOlOret and the others
white The pit had been arranged and there were
chickens III sight while others were ia a Good No
one owning the three chickens they were conrS-
Gated, and as no charge could be made there were
no arrests
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Best I'm the World. IndeStructible SO Trunk.
5 Everlasting Bag. Becker's, 1345 Pa. ave. 60
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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE

INOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROP
IL erty-l52 Acres of Land within i've miles of city:
would assume an encunlrance pay difference cash;
price - 800. Inquire after D. IA. a45 % ST. NV
mh1S-3ts
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

tSok sALknIWo VERY DESIRABLE LOTS ON
Merfasn hill on high ground. commanding bne
in price
mh.s.3-tSt LOUIS p suorNaErp ooo rst
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IroR SALE SEVENTY TWO FELT FRONT ON
II Pennsylvania aud 22d ST. ia lots suit A
MIIIlGE. mh22-.w
l,oR SALE-SEvERAL VERY DESIRABLE LOTS,
II adjacent 10 Dupont Circle. Apply
J. AUGUSTUS TAYLOR, Real Estate Ascent.
mil Inn l343 4 81 n W
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NOT SWEAT, But 'CRAP.7-Dan Braxton a young
Was III the dock II the Police Court this morn
IIiS, Chdrseu WITH ObStTucting the sidewalk with
V.Het oo1 S,.fid shooting crap" Officer NullOy teS-
tIIed thAt Dan Was the shaker In u crap game
anu assisted III obstructing the pavement ..Was
ne Playing sweat inquired DEFENDANTS counsel
NO, answered the judge, Its sweat's cousin Is
IL not? The officer answered in the Affirmative
and TIE court imposed Il line Oi s. Or fifteen DAYS
The Washington critic., 1887-08-13

90 lots on ave and N 81 n will be sold
terms easy; splendid opportunity for builders
The Washington critic., 1887-08-13
WASHINGTON, AUGUST ta, 1887
AMERICAN MONEY FOR IRISH
hGITATIOS.

A letter of unusual interest appears
In the Baltimore sun this morning
from its correspondent Frank A.
Richardson, who Is now IN Dublin.
Perhaps It's chief point Of intereshEie
what he slys upon the subject Of Amer
lean contributions to the Irish cause.
The Information he submits on this
head was obtained from MIR. Cochrane,
one of the four anti Home Rule alder.
men of Dublin, who Is naturally more
or less preiudiced against the existing
agitation, but Of whose general verac.
ity and responsibility there would seem
to be no qneltion. To quote from Mr..
Richardson's letter:
Nr. Cochranc said that he cuuld not hpln
sympalhlzing In the wHrinr-t manner with
the real grievances of his cou1trymco. aud.
of course they were many aud serious. But
matters had been made much worse by those
who thrved on the agitation they creatoi
1t was the money which came from Amcriol
which Kept ny all tie agitation and IL Amer.
lea stopped ending contributions toe ngitl-
tiun would soon cease. The pepple in aimee.
lea, lie said, could have little iloa OF how
many Idle non were living on thelr money.
The only remedy he could see which would
afford permaueut aud substantial relief for
the poverty and distress which afflicted por.
tions OF Ireland was for the able-bodlcd sur.
plus male population to cmigrate to the new
world and go to work, AMI for thos. who re.
mainod behind to do the same. 1t Is really
astonishing how many stalwart, hearty men In
the cities and towns of Ireland have no other
occupation but shouting themselves holrse
for home rule and blessing the good people OF
America for the money they send over here.
Mr. Richardson then refers to what
he calls the testimonial business
which is prosecuted to an extent un.
heard of in America, but through
which the Irish Nationalist leaders
have been made the beneflciarles of
many thousands of pounds, ranging in
sums from e1 900 to 10000, while Mr..
Parnell, who had been in embarrassed
circumstances before, has been present.
cd with not less than 100000, and
Mr.. Davitt has accepted zone of the
prettiest estates to be found In the
vicinity of Dublin.
Would 1t not be well for the Irish
Americans in the United States who
have given so largely and ar,
always ready to give without mur.
mur for the cause Of Home Rule In
Ireland to pause and consider these
factsI Not that they are to be blamed
for gratefully remembering the brave
and gifted men like Parnell and Divitt,
who occupy the forefront of the battle;
nor that they should remit in their
efforts to bring about the political de-
liverance Of their native land, If any
clear way is to be seen to the desired
end, hut they have certainly the right
to ask an accounting for the many hun
drtds of Thousands of dollars which
they have transmitted 10 their strut.
Cling filends In Ireland. 1t Is not
right that they should send dollar
without knowing the precise object to
which it is to be applied
Has ever such an accounting been
Rendered?